Description
Delightful homemade peppermint patties with a smooth mint filling encased in rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 oz chocolate (dark or semi-sweet), for coating
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix the powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and peppermint extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Chill the filling in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, then shape into tablespoon-sized discs.
- Chill the shaped patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet for another 30 minutes to an hour.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Dip each patty in the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and return to parchment paper.
- Chill the coated patties in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes until chocolate hardens.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade treats!
Notes
Customize the mintiness to your preference; consider using dairy-free alternatives for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peppermint patties, homemade, dessert, chocolate, holiday treats